Signage Technician: Field Installations & Repairs

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a skilled Sign Fabrication and Field Technician to install, inspect and repair traffic signs according to MUTCD guidelines. You will design, prepare materials, and install signs and markings while maintaining inventory and documenting GPS data.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certifications, outdoor work, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits are provided, and some evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus any combination of formal training or experience in construction or a related technical field totaling one (1) year.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
• IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Technician and Signs and Markings Level I certification within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or obtain within six (6) months of hire (training provided by Santa Fe County).
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Designs, cuts, lays out and installs signs per the MUTCD guidelines.
• Prepares materials and surfaces for fabrication of signs; prepares locations for installation by cutting or trimming trees as needed.
• Orders, inventories, purchases and maintains inventory of materials and equipment; maintains daily log of work performed.
• Operates fabrication machine, power and hand tools; installs sign poles for new signs; ensures the safe operation of all equipment and tools
• Inspects signs and road markings for proper visibility; applies and maintains existing paving markings, i.e., crosswalks, railroad crossings, and school crossings; and;
• Collects and inputs GPS data of all Santa Fe County traffic related devices to include signs, pavement markings, street lighting, etc.
• Assists other traffic staff in performing field investigations to support traffic analysis, traffic studies, permit review and construction inspections.
• Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Sign design knowledge

Sign fabrication tools

Flexi Sign Making Software

ArcGIS Collector

Lucity Work Order

Communication skills

Reading maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic post driver

Hydraulic anchor puller

Generators

Power drills

Grinders

Job description

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a skilled Sign Fabrication and Field Technician to install, inspect and repair traffic signs according to MUTCD guidelines. You will design, prepare materials, and install signs and markings while maintaining inventory and documenting GPS data.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certifications, outdoor work, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits are provided, and some evening hours may be required.